Because summer is still very much alive here in Jersey, I thought it would be fun to create a cover up for the beach days we are still having. The Sandy Shore Cover Up is an easy pattern to work up. It’s a fun and fast project that is made with a very unique yarn.
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The yarn I used for the Sandy Shore Cover Up is Lion Brand’s Ribbonaire yarn. It is a polyester/nylon blend that is extremely lightweight making it perfect for this pattern. I wanted a yarn that is breathable and also has perfect drape. This yarn definitely fits the bill. It also has a gorgeous two-tone effect that is very eye catching.
I chose to keep this cover up pattern beginner friendly. The pattern consists of an eight row repeat that is worked in single crochets followed by a double crochet mesh stitch. I also added a hood for those breezy beach days. The hood is completely optional though.
I had a lot of fun working with this yarn. It is definitely like nothing I’ve ever worked with before. I really hope you enjoy this Sandy Shore Cover Up pattern!
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Sandy Shore Cover Up Pattern
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NOTES
- This pattern is worked in three pieces: The front panel, back panel and hood. The hood is completely optional
- Pattern is worked in an 8 row repeat. There are 4 rows of sc followed by 4 rows of dc mesh stitch.
- If you would like to make the cover up longer, simply add another 8 row repeat before you start the shoulder shaping.
- Whenever it says to sew/seam two pieces together, always flip them inside out and whip/mattress stitch them together to get a cleaner seam.
- The Ch.4 to begin the dc mesh row counts as a dc plus ch.1
MATERIALS
Lion Brand Ribbonaire yarn. XS/S – 3 skeins, M/L – 3 1/2 skeins, XL/2XL – 4 skeins. Keep in mind that this yardage includes the hood.
Scissors
Fabric Measuring Tape
Tapestry Needle
ABBREVIATIONS
Chain (ch)
Stitch (st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Decrease (dec)
Skip (sk)
Slip Stitch (ss)
SIZING
There is a little stretch to this specific yarn. Sizes for this pattern include XS/S, M/L, XL/2X. If you are in between sizes, then size up for a looser fitting cover up.
Gauge is approx. 12 sc across x 14 rows = 4″
Stitch count for sizes will be listed in parentheses in the following order (XS/S,M/L,XL/2X).
Finished bust size in inches:
XS/S: 30-34in
M/L: 36-41in
XL/2X: 43-47in
Panel width when lying flat (front/back):
XS/S – 17.5in
M/L – 19.5in
XL/2X – 22in
Length is approx. 29in. but if you would like to add length, see the “notes” section.
For reference model is 5’6″ tall and is wearing the Sandy Shore Cover Up in a size M/L.
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
Front Panel:
Ch. (48,54,64)
Row 1 – Sc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (47,53,63)
Rows 2 thru 4 – Ch.1 turn, sc in every st across. (47,53,63)
Row 5 – Ch.4 turn, sk first sc, dc in the next. *ch.1, sk next st, dc in the next* Repeat *across the row. (47,53,63)
Row 6 – Ch.4 turn, dc in the first dc. *ch.1, dc in the next dc* Repeat *across the row, ending with a dc in the 3rd ch of the ch.4 of previous row.
Rows 7 & 8 – Repeat Row 6
Rows 9 thru 48 – Repeat Rows 1 thru 8 respectively by crocheting 4 rows of sc followed by 4 rows of dc mesh.
NOTE: For Row 9, make your first row of sc by making a sc in every dc and ch.1 space. End this row with a sc in the 3rd and 4th ch of the ch.4 of the previous row.
NOTE: If you want to add length to you cover up, crochet another 8 row repeat before going onto the shaping of the shoulders.
Shaping of Left Shoulder:
Row 49 – Ch.1 turn, ss in the first (4,4,7) stitches. Then, sc in the next (18,21,23) stitches.
Row 50 – Ch.1 turn, sc in every st across. (18,21,23)
Rows 51 thru 58 – Repeat Row 50. (18,21,23)
Row 59 – Ch.1 turn, sc in every st across, make a sc dec over the last two stitches. (17,20,22)
Row 60 – Ch.1 turn, sc dec over the first two stitches, make a sc in every remaining stitch across the row. (16,19,21)
Repeat Rows 59 & 60 respectively until you have (8,11,13) sc across the row. You will have a total of 20 rows of sc.
Bind off.
Shaping of Right Shoulder:
With right side facing you and front panel laying flat, count 3 stitches from right to left from where the left shoulder ended and attach yarn to 4th stitch. See Pic below
Row 49 – Ch.1, sc in the same st and the next (17,20,22) stitches. Leave the last (4,4,7) stitches unworked. (18,21,23)
Row 50 – Ch.1 turn, sc in every st across. (18,21,23)
Rows 51 thru 58 – Repeat Row 50. (18,21,23)
Row 59 – Ch.1 turn, sc dec over the first two stitches, sc in every st across. (17,20,22)
Row 60 – Ch.1 turn, sc in every st across, make a sc dec over the last two stitches. (16,19,21)
Repeat Rows 59 & 60 respectively until you have (8,11,13) stitches left. You will have a total of 20 sc rows. Bind off
Back Panel:
Follow pattern instructions of the Front Panel for the first 48 rows.
Row 49 – Ch.1 turn, ss in the first (4,4,7) stitches. Sc in every st leaving last (4,4,7) stitches unworked. (39,45,49)
Row 50 – Ch.1 turn, sc in every st across (39,45,49)
Rows 51 thru 68 – Repeat Row 50
Bind off
SEW/SEAM
Lay Front Panel flat on top of Back Panel and sew sides and shoulder together. See pic below
HOOD INSTRUCTIONS
Attach yarn to center stitch of the 3 sc that are in between each shoulder.
Row 1 – Ch.1, make a sc dec over the first 2 stitches (center st and ch.1). Work sc’s all the way around the neckline by working up the left side, across the back, and coming back down. End with a sc dec over the last 2 stitches (ch.1 and center st).
It does not matter how many sc you make as long as the st count is an odd number. For reference I made 71 sc all the way around.
Row 2 thru 4 – Ch.1 turn, sc in every st across.
Row 5 – Ch.4 turn, sk first sc, dc in the next. *ch.1, sk next st, dc in the next* Repeat *across the row.
Row 6 – Ch.4 turn, dc in the first dc. *ch.1, dc in the next dc* Repeat *across the row, ending with a dc in the 3rd ch of the ch.4 of previous row.
Rows 7 & 8 – Repeat Row 6
Repeat rows 1 thru 8 three more times for a total of 32 rows.
Rows 33 & 34 – Ch.1, sc in every st across.
Bind off leaving a long enough tail to sew hood together.
Next, fold the rectangle vertically and sew the top of the hood together.
For a cleaner edge, make a sc border around hood and neckline.
Bind off and weave in all ends!
You are now finished with your cute Sandy Shore Cover Up. I hope you enjoy wearing it!
Thanks so much for following along with this pattern.
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Hi! I love this pattern, and am already dreaming of the beach and I think I want to start working on a new beach cover-up. I noticed that this yarn (Ribbonaire) is discontinued. I found one available on Amazon in pink. Do you have any suggestions of another yarn that might work well? I’m afraid to choose something that will be too heavy or end up working out way too big or small if the weight isn’t the same.
Thank you!
P.S. your patters are always my go-to! Simple but very functional and pretty!